Nat Thewphaingam (Thai: ณัฏฐ์ ทิวไผ่งาม, RTGSNat Thio-phai-ngam; (1989-06-05)5 June 1989), better known by his stage name Natthew (Thai: นัททิว, Korean: 나튜), is a Thai singer, actor, model, presenter and the winner of the 5th Season of reality talent show TrueVisions' Academy Fantasia in Thailand.

Nat Thewphaingam
ณัฏฐ์ ทิวไผ่งาม
Pic Natthew by Fanclub
Pic Natthew by Fanclub
Background information
Also known as
  • Natthew
  • นัททิว
  • Nat
  • 나튜
Born (1989-06-05) 5 June 1989 (age 34)
Bangkok, Thailand
GenresThai pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actor
  • model
Years active2008–present
Labels
WebsiteNatthew's Twitter
Natthew's instagram
Korean name
Hangul
나튜
Revised RomanizationNatyu
McCune–ReischauerNat'yu

Biography edit

Nat Thewphaigam (stage name Natthew), was born on 5 June 1989, the second child of three siblings. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in management from the Faculty of Business Administration, Kasetsart University. His hobbies include playing the saxophone, drawing Cartoons, collecting and building Gundam robots. His motto is to follow and pursue his dreams with determination to achieve his goals. Natthew was the winner of Thailand's Academy Fantasia Show Season 5 in 2008. He acted on the BBTV Channel 7 during 2009 – 2014. Presently, he is the only artist part of True Fantasia Group and CJ E&M.

Because Natthew's idol is Nichkhun from 2PM, he was inspired to compete at the international level, especially in South Korea, to show that there are artists in Thailand just as talented as Nichkhun. CJ Entertainment, (a subsidiary of CJ Group in South Korea), hired Natthew as singer and artist in the joint Korean-Thai "New Natthew Project".[1]

Natthew is also involved in a number of charity works, most notably singing for the Japan Charity Live Concert,[2] South Charity Live Concert, and Clean Up Day Together We Can BIG CLEAN UP DAY TOGETHER WE CAN.[3]

Debut in Korea edit

Natthew, the winner of Thailand's Academy Fantasia, an audition program similar to Mnet's Superstar K, traveled to Korea as part of the Korean-Thai joint project, "New Natthew Project". Through the joint venture by CJ E&M and Thailand's CP Group, the singer was assisted by a full staff to not only make his Korean debut but with the aim for him to become a global star. In Korea, Natthew would undergo a rigorous K-Pop style training regimen to take his image beyond a ballad singer to a global star.

Natthew said about his new ventures, "I′m aiming to be recognized by Korean fans as an artist instead of remaining a foreign singer who has thought to visit Korea. I hope to become an artist that helps the exchange of culture between Thailand and Korea."

Natthew created a fan club which he dubbed "Universe," because he sees his fans like the stars that are always in the sky, even when invisible during the daytime. When Natthew faces difficulties, just as the stars are always present, his fans are always there to look to for encouragement.

New Natthew Project edit

Through the "New Natthew Project", Natthew evolved into a bigger star in Korea. Natthew's first Korean MV single "She's Bad" and stage debut on M! Countdown premiered on 15 November 2012. "She's Bad" is a stylish and powerful electronic piece; the song was composed by C-Luv, who composed K-pop star Rain's "Love Song". Featured in the music video for "She's Bad" are Yong Jun-hyung from Beast, and Brave Girls' Seo-a. Natthew's logo was designed by South Korean actress Jaekyung from the girl group Rainbow.[4] Natthew also performed in the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Hong Kong on 30 November 2012.

In April 2013, Natthew released "오 제발 (Oh Please)",[5] a single from "Nine: Time Travelling Nine Times (나인: 아홉 번의 시간 여행) Part 3", a Korean drama that broadcast on the TVN network 11 March – 14 May 2013. It's a fantasy melodrama about a TV anchorman, Park Sun Woo (Lee Jin Wook) who is in love with new reporter Joo Min Young (Jo Yoon Hee) and is given nine chances to travel back in time to solve a crime that happened 20 years ago.[6]

Projects in 2014 edit

Since 9 June 2014, Natthew has worked in South Korea as a CJ E&M artist. He lives in South Korea where he works hard in dance and vocal training classes plus gains musical experience in his spare time with his Korean friends. From his rigorous training in vocal and dance classes, he was given the opportunity to be guest singer in the song "All of Me" during a July 2014 mini-concert by Korean bands Black Muso and Nine gray at Evans Lounge in Hongdae.

On 12 November, he pre-released a cover of Roy Kim's "Don't Know How". On 13 November, Natthew released a new title song entitled "Love will be OK (할게)" that featured Son Ho-young of G.o.d. and Park Bo-ram. His new single was released with a show performance on the comeback stage at Mnet M Countdown. He performed in several media outlets including The Show (SBS MTV), Show Champion (MBC), Music Bank (KBS) and Simply K-Pop (Arirang TV). On Natthew's comeback event, he received support from two veteran Korean performers, Son Ho-young and Roy Kim, plus from his friends in Korea and Thailand, especially his fan group "Universe".

Natthew is featured in the single "The Only One" by South Korean girl group Tiny-G, released by Rerun Music on 25 November 2012. Because the song was created by Tiny-G's Thai members Mint and J. Min, it seemed only natural that the duo team up with Bangkok-born singer Natthew.

Korean series edit

Natthew appeared in the Korean hit music drama TV series Monstar, which depicts the lives of troubled teens who are healed through the power of music. Character Yoon Sul-Chan (Yong Joon-Hyung) is the vocalist for the group "Man in Black" who carries deep psychological wounds but doesn't express his feelings. Because of his hot temper, he causes trouble; his management company then orders him to become an ideal student and he joins a music band at school while facing unexpected events.

Natthew appears in Monstar episodes 4, 7, and 8 as the 21-year-old Nawin Thammarat. Described as musically and athletically talented, Natthew's character ends up meeting Kang Ha Neul's character while busking on the streets of Hongdae. While Nawin Thammarat does not attend Bukchon High School with the rest of the characters, his path quickly intertwines with the other Monstar characters as Nawin slowly reveals his reason for coming to Seoul.[7]

Career edit

Singer edit

Natthew's successful debut single "Roo Mai" (รู้ไหม) was released in 2008. In 2009 he joined the band 123 SOUL and produced two other singles, "Sak Khrang (สักครั้ง) and Kha-yap (ขยับ). In 2010, Natthew performed as a solo artist again in The Winner Project. He released two singles, "Muea Chan Dai Bok Rak Thoe Pai Laeo" (เมื่อฉันได้บอกรักเธอไปแล้ว) and "Phro Thoe" (เพราะเธอ). After that, he released the Thai version of the OST, "As Ever/Still" from the "You're Beautiful" the Korean TV series.

Natthew's first album, "Natthew The Passion", was released in April 2011 which included five new songs: "Tor Hai Ther Ja Luem" (ต่อให้เธอจะลืม), "Noy Gwa Rak Mak Gwa Chob" (น้อยกว่ารักมากกว่าชอบ), "Change", "Sa thern jai" (สะเทือนใจ) and, "Love Happens", along with three previous works. The single of the year 2011 was "Kon Samkan" (คนสำคัญ).

After Natthew returned to Thailand, he released the single "Ying Fang Ying Jeb" (ยิ่งฟังยิ่งเจ็บ) or "Oh Please" in the Thai version and invited Thai actress Davika Horne to play appear in a music video. In November 2013, Natthew released a cover single "No Regret To Love You" (ไม่เสียใจที่ได้รักเธอ) for a special event to thank his "Universe" fans who had supported him since he won TrueVisions's Academy Fantasia in 2008. He featured a video from "Natthew Fan Meeting in BKK 2013".

In December 2014, Natthew came back to Thailand for to promote his new single "Love will be OK" in both Korean and Thai versions, (Rak Tae Kae Ma Cha – รักแท้แค่มาช้า). In 2015, his new ballad single "Silent Sorry (ขอโทษในใจ)" was released. This single is special because the lyrics came Natthew's real experiences in love.

Actor edit

While working in MUSIC FILE, he was also involved in his first-ever Thai TV production, "Wai Puan Kuan La Fun" (วัยป่วนก๊วนล่าฝัน). Earlier in 2011, both of his Thai series "Nuea Ma Nut" (เหนือมนุษย์) and "Sane Bangkok" (เสน่ห์บางกอก) were broadcast. The series "Thida-Wanon 3" (ธิดาวานร 3) was his fourth series. His latest series, "Sue-Saming" (เสือสมิง), aired December 2012, where he played Pha-U and Shwe-Bo (พะอู/ชะเวโบ). In August 2014, Natthew ended his contract as an actor with BBTV Channel 7.

Natthew has played Schlomo Metzenbaum in the Thai version of the musical Fame.[8][non-primary source needed] In 2012, Natthew played the role of cheerful playboy Pravich Rajpallop (ประวิช ราชพัลลภ) in Prissana the Musical.[9][non-primary source needed]

Others edit

Natthew has worked in various areas of showbusiness including music, modeling, and being a brand ambassador. His most notable work to date was his role in the royal musical "Our Land", directed by Euthana Mukdasanit.[10] The film was in celebration of the 83rd birthday of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Natthew also represented Thailand in a celebration for the 8th anniversary of Korean broadcasting KBS World by taking part in the "Let's Go! Dream Team" featuring Asian Stars vs. Korean Stars.[11] In 2012, KBS of South Korea chose Natthew to join in the Let's Go! Dream Team with Asian Stars against Korean Stars Season 2 again.

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

  • 2011: Natthew The Passion

Singles edit

Year Title Album
2008 "Roo Mai (รู้ไหม)" – (Premier: 30 August 2008 /Premier MV: 9 October 2008) Me,My dream and My Producer
2009 "Sak Khrang (สักครั้ง)" – mv None
" Kha-yap (ขยับ)" – mv None
2010 " Muea Chan Dai Bok Rak Thoe Pai Laeo (เมื่อฉันได้บอกรักเธอไปแล้ว)" – (Premier: 14 June 2010 /Premier MV: 19 July 2010) The Winner Project
" Phro Thoe (เพราะเธอ)" – (Premier: 1 October 2010 /Premier MV: 8 November 2010) The Winner Project
" AS EVER/STILL (Thai version)" OST. You're Beautiful (TV series)
2011 " TOR HAI THER JA LUEM (ต่อให้เธอจะลืม)" – (Premier: 16 February 2011 /Premier MV: 4 March 2011) Natthew The Passion
" Noy Gwa Rak Mak Gwa Chob' (น้อยกว่ารักมากกว่าชอบ)" – (Premier MV : 13 June 2011 ) Natthew The Passion
" Change" Natthew The Passion
" Sa thern jai (สะเทือนใจ)" Natthew The Passion
Love Happens Natthew The Passion
" Kon Samkan (คนสำคัญ)" – (Premier: 16 August 2011 /Premier MV: 13 September 2011) None
2012 " She's Bad" – (Premier MV : 15 November 2012) New Natthew Project
Because Of You
2013 "오 제발 (Oh Please)" – (Premier: 1 April 2013) OST.Nine: Time Travelling Nine Times Part 3
" Ying Fang Ying Jeb (ยิ่งฟังยิ่งเจ็บ) or Oh Please Ver.Thai" – (Premier: 11 April 2013 /Premier MV: 30 May 2013) None
"No Regret To Love You (ไม่เสียใจที่ได้รักเธอ)" – (Premier: 26 October 2013 /Premier MV: 5 November 2013) None
2014 "Don't Know How (Remake Roy Kim's song)" – (Premier: 12 November 2014) None
잘할게 (Love will be OK)" – (Premier: 13 November 2014) None
Rak Tae Kae Ma Cha (รักแท้แค่มาช้า)/ Love will be OK Ver.Thai – (Premier: 1 December 2014 /Premier MV: 19 January 2014) None
2015 " Khothot Nai Chai (ขอโทษในใจ)/ (Silent Sorry)" – (Premier: 23 March 2015 /Premier MV: 31 March 2015) None

Filmography edit

Television drama edit

Year Title Role channel
2009 phuean si longhon (เพื่อนซี้ล่องหน) guest star Ch 3 Thailand
chamloei kamthep (จำเลยกามเทพ) guest star Ch 3 Thailand
2010 Wai Puan Kuan La Fun (วัยป่วนก๊วนล่าฝัน) Mai (ไม้) Ch 7 Thailand
2011 Nuea Ma Nut (เหนือมนุษย์)[12] Heman (เหมันต์) Ch 7 Thailand
Sane Bangkok (เสน่ห์บางกอก)[13] Phueng (ผึ่ง) Ch 7 Thailand
Thida-Wanon 3 (ธิดาวานร 3)[14] Choeng Doi (เชิงดอย) Ch 7 Thailand
2012 wiwa chut chut . ha he (วิวาห์ ... ฮาเฮ) guest star Ch 7 Thailand
Sue-Saming (เสือสมิง) Pha-U/Shwe-Bo Ch 7 Thailand
2013 Monstar (몬스타)[15] Nawin Thammarat TVN South Korea
2015 rab sab my boss EP. Big fight (รับแซ่บmyboss ตอน ศึกนี้ใหญ่หลวงนัก) New True4U Thailand
2016 Rak Raek Khong Chan Kap Khadi Philuek Phi Lan Khong Chaobao (รักแรกของฉันกับคดีพิลึกพิลั่นของเจ้าบ่าว) GUN True4U Thailand
Thi Da Pha Sin (ธิดาผ้าซิ่น) Su ra nart PPTV Thailand
Lon the series EP. lon son hua (หลอนเดอะซีรีส์ ตอน หลอนซ่อนหัว ) Met 9 Mcot Thailand
We were born in the 9th reign of the series. (เราเกิดในรัชกาลที่๙ เดอะซีรีส์) Invited actor One 31 Thailand
Club Friday the series 8 EP. 'True love or just deep connection' (รักแท้หรือแค่ผูกพัน) Jim GMM25 Thailand
2017 Miti sa-yong chuea pen mai chuea tai EP. phi phlak (มิติสยอง เชื่อเป็น ... ไม่เชื่อตาย ตอน ผีผลัก ) Art GMM25 Thailand
2018 Bangkok na-rue mit (บางกอกนฤมิต) Sa-ha chat One 31 Thailand
Rai Saneha ( ไร้เสน่หา ) Dr.Thaya GMM 25 Thailand
Saneha stories ( เสน่หาสตอรี่) Seri Ais play
2019 You Who Came from the Stars ;or My Love from the Star ; Thai Ver. ( ลิขิตรักข้ามดวงดาว ) Athit (Yoo Seok : Korean ver.) Ch 3 Thailand
THE MASSENGER (คิวปิดกามเทพผิดคิว) wait for a conclusion PPTV Thailand
Luk Krung (ลูกกรุง) Chalong One 31 Thailand
Tok Kradai Huachai Phloi Chon (ตกกระไดหัวใจพลอยโจน) Chen Tham GMM 25 Thailand

Musical theatre edit

Year Title Role Show Date Venue producer Note
2011 Fame the Musical Schlomo Metzenbaum 9-11, 16–18,23–25 September (12 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) DREAMBOX
2012 Prisana the musical prawit rat phan lop 16–18,23–25 March 2012 (10 round) & restage 18–20,25–27 May 2012 ( 8 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) DREAMBOX
2015 Roy-duriyang-the-musical Mike 20–25 สิงหาคม (10 round) Thailand Cultural Centre, Main Hall, Bangkok, Thailand index creative village
2016 Butterfly lovers the musical Liang san po 29 September – 16 October (15 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) NBC & The Musicals Society of Bangko On 13 October, King Bhumibol Adulyadej died.The show was canceled from 13 to 16 October. Actually, there were only 10 round
2017 In dream suntaraphon Chettha 17 June – 23 July (10 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) JSL Global Media
See-pan-din-the musical 2017 Aun 11 November – 9 December 7.30 pm 10 December 1.30 am. (11 round) Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Bangkok, Thailand Exact & Scenario Double cast Saranyu Winaipanit
2018 In dream suntaraphon Restage Chettha 10 March – 1 April (6 round) M Theatre (New Pechburi Rd.) JSL Global Media
Lod-Line-Mangkron-The Epic Musical at Lhong 1919 Chan Chai 16–25 November (7 round) LHONG 1919,[16] Bangkok, Thailand Exact & Scenario

Live Concert edit

Concert participation edit

  • 2008: The Journey of Love Concert
  • 2009: AF Bachelor Dream Concert[17]
  • 2009: The Greatest of the kings, the greetings of the land[18]
  • 2010: Krungsi Present the 1st 3D Concert – Victory of the Winners
  • 2011: KRUNGSRI AF Comedy Show Must Go On[19]
  • 2012: Concert For You Kon Samkan
  • 2012: The Gentlemen On Stage
  • 2013: The Serenade of My Mine, My Universe
  • 2013: AF5 The Infinity of Dreams Concert
  • 2013: Natthew Fan Meeting in BKK 2013
  • 2014: The Precious Moment with My Universe Concert
  • 2015: AF Reunion V Fun มันส์ เฟิร์ม
  • 2016: Eight to Eternity The Eternal Love Concert
  • 2018: A Decade of Love The Concert

Music programs edit

Natthew performed his 2 singles "She's bad" in 2012 and "Love will be ok" in 2014 on Korean stages.

Year Song Music Show
2012 She's Bad Mnet M! Countdown (2012.11.15)
2014 Love will be ok Mnet M!Countdown (2014.11.13)
Love will be ok SBS MTV The Show (2014.11.18)
Love will be ok MBC Music Show Champion (2014.11.19)
Love will be ok KBS World Music Bank (2014.11.21)
Love will be ok SBS MTV The Show (2014.11.25)
Love will be ok MBC Music Show Champion (2014.11.26)
Love will be ok Arirang TV Simply Kpop (2014.12.05)

Awards edit

Years Awards
2008

The winner of Academy Fantasia season 5

2009

Best Male Artist from Kazz magazine award

2010

GreetZ Macho from Virgin Greetz Awards

2012

Great Gratitude to Mother Annual Award on Mother's Day 2012, National Council On Social Welfare Of Thailand Under Royal Patronage.

2012

Best New Asian Artist Thailand from 14th Mnet Asian Music Awards 2012

2013

Most want-to-be boyfriend from JPOP Asia Music Awards 2012[20]

2013

2nd place of best single (k-pop) 2012 from JPOP Asia Music Awards 2012[21]

2014

Favorite Solo (k-pop) 2014 from JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014[22]

2014

Favorite Choreography (k-pop) 2014 from JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014[23]

2014

Sexiest Male (k-pop) 2014 from JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014[24]

2014

Most Want-to-be Boyfriend (k-pop) 2014 from JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014[25]

2015

Favorite Singer from Kazz Magazine Awards

2015

Honorary Award The 14th Kasetsart University

2016

Thai good role model Award

2017

Good role model of outstanding performer Award

2017

Winner of the Year @ SING YOUR FACE OFF Season3

2018

Outstanding filial piety Artist from Siam Ka-ne-suan award 2018

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ New Natthew Project
  2. ^ "Sing for Japan Charity Concert". Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
  3. ^ Project Together We Can[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Single She's bad". Archived from the original on 13 November 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  5. ^ "OST. Nine: Time Travelling Nine Times Part 3". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Nine: Time Travelling Nine Times". Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  7. ^ Mnet's News
  8. ^ official website of Fame The Musical
  9. ^ official website or Prissana The Musical
  10. ^ "Project We Love King". Archived from the original on 27 August 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
  11. ^ Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2
  12. ^ "Nuea Ma Nut Channel 7 (Thai language)". Archived from the original on 19 January 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  13. ^ "Sane Bangkok Channel 7 (thai language)". Archived from the original on 5 September 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  14. ^ "Thida-Wanon 3 Channel 7 (Thai language)". Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  15. ^ "Monstar Korean Series (Korean language)". Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  16. ^ "LHONG 1919 on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022.[user-generated source]
  17. ^ "Bachelor Dream Concert (Thai language)". Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  18. ^ "Concert to celebrate the 82nd anniversary of HM the King's birthday". Archived from the original on 11 March 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  19. ^ Comedy Show Must Go On (Thai language)[permanent dead link]
  20. ^ "JPOP Asia Music Awards 2012". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  21. ^ "JPOP Asia Music Awards 2012". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  22. ^ "JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  23. ^ "JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  24. ^ "JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
  25. ^ "JPOP Asia Music Awards 2014". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.

External links edit

Official Fanclub links: